I think the answer to #1 is b. - appendix, although this (http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/appendicitis/#2) source says that appendix pain is more likely RLQ.

I definitely think the answer to #2 is answer a. - determine whether the patient has a neurological problem. I don't like the way any of the answers are worded but it is necessary to do a neuro assessment on a head trauma patient basically to see if there are any issues with the patient's neurological status. As a nurse, you are not allowed to diagnose and I think even B.) sounds a little bit out of the scope of nursing assessment and judgement. In that same vein, nurses don't make up the course of treatment either. A nurse can certainly offer her input to the attending MD, but it is the nurse's job to follow orders, not make them. Hope this helps!

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Thanks for your time. I'm still not sure about #1 all my notes say Lower Right Q for appendix. your answer for #2 makes sense to me.